Prometheus sequel confirmed with Fassbender and Rapace signed up

A sequel to Prometheus has finally been given the go-ahead, with
Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace signed up to star.

Noomi Rapace will return as Elizabeth Shaw in the Prometheus sequel (Picture: 20th Century Fox)

Director Sir Ridley Scott has made no secret of his desire to make a sequel to the sci-fi flick, which started life as a prequel to the popular Alien franchise.

Ahead of the film’s release, he said: ‘If we’re lucky, there will be a second part of this. The film does leave you with some nice big open questions.’

But while cast and crew alike made it clear they wanted to return, the film received a mixed reception and there was some doubt whether a sequel would happen.

Michael Fassbender is also signed up to the Prometheus sequel (Picture: 20th Century Fox)

Writer Damon Lindelof said after the release of Prometheus that a sequel as ‘not a foregone conclusion’, explaining that they had been careful not to leave too many unanswered questions in case a follow-up didn’t happen.

But now Fox have confirmed a sequel is in the works, with stars Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace set to reprise their roles as David and Elizabeth Shaw respectively.

Fox are currently in discussion with new writers as co-writer Linelof may not be available, with the studio’s president of production Emma Watts telling

The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Ridley is incredibly excited about the movie, but we have to get it right. We can’t rush it.’

The sequel, rumoured to be titled Paradise, would be released in 2014 or 2015.